Senior Business Manager, Sales Execution & Sales Operations Strategy

Company/Location Overview

Sazerac Company has a rich history dating back almost 400 years, thriving as an independent, American family-owned company with global operations. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double-digit growth annually. The company produces and markets award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns popular brands such as Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery."

Qualifications/Requirements

• MUST have a Bachelor’s degree
• Strong understanding of sales execution in a distributor-/ 3-tiered environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Analyze sales data and transform it into actionable insights
• Highly skilled in assessing business needs and developing tools that address growth demands and gaps
• 5+ years of experience in sales operations, commercial strategy, or sales management (preferred in the CPG/spirits industry)

PREFERRED

• Proven experience managing sales tools, platforms, and external vendor relationships

Culture And Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence, and personal responsibility. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent.

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.